Paediatric hearing assessments

Below is information on the Paediatric hearing assessments we perform.

Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) This is an ear specific hearing assessment, using a small ear insert. The test can determine if the cochlea is functioning properly. The test is very quick and gives the result immediately, although it can be difficult to get a response if the baby is unsettled at the time of the test or if there is any fluid in the ear.

Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) This is an ear specific hearing assessment, using a small ear insert. This test can determine if the cochlea and the nerve of hearing are functioning properly. It can take a while to gather the test information. The child must be asleep during testing.